Friday, 4 March 2016

THE ANNIHILATION OF CASTE

Q. What is the need of Hindu society for the

present generation?

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the voice of the voiceless and the leader of dalits points out the Hindu society. In his essay “Annihilation of Caste” he strongly finds fault with the meaningless customs of the Hidus. He says that the Hindu society needs moral regeneration.

Ambedkar points out that almost every Brahmin has violated the rule of law. The Brahmins have entered trades which are prohibited to them by sastras. They prefer to sell shoes than to priesthood. They are by nature selfish and never help others. It is because they hate the masses for educating them in the right direction. If the masses are uplifted, they will get the power. The Brahmins feel it a danger and damage to their prestige

He says that Hindu leaders have illicit passion for their Hindu beliefs. They never think of new ideals. The Mahatma is no exception. He clings to old Hindu beliefs and rituals. He prefers to follow the saints. But dependence on the saints cannot lead people know the fact. The saints are after all human beings. In the fast changing global scenario beliefs have no place. Only intellectual emancipation can bring moral regeneration of Hindu society.